What does "Shriftless" Mean?

"Shriftless" is an adjective used to describe something that lacks or has no shrift. Shrift is an old-fashioned word for a small amount of money or a trifle, so "shriftless" means having no small amounts of money or being without a trifle.

In modern English, the word "shriftless" is not commonly used and may be considered archaic or obsolete. However, it can still be found in some historical texts or literary works from the past.

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